by
Cathy Duling Shouse, Fairmount Historical Museum
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2010
Settled in 1829 by antislavery Quakers from the south, Fairmount benefited from the many travelers going between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis and became known as a station on the Underground Railroad. From these humble beginnings, a tight-knit community evolved that valued culture, especially education...